Wrapping Paper, Ribbon, Boxes, and Holiday Greenery Have a Second Life in the Garden! I’ve spent the last few days cleaning up the Christmas debris and putting away decorations. It occurred to me that I was wasting an awful lot of resources! Looking at all the stuff I was throwing away, I came up with […]
What To Do in the Garden: January
Pruning, Planting and Protecting, Oh My! January is a very busy month in California and other mild winter gardens! So put away those holiday decorations, oil up those pruning tools and get outside in the crispy January air! Here’s what to do in January: Pruning Roses don’t really go dormant in mild winter areas, but […]
Kid’s Garden Fun: Make a Bucket Garden
A child’s very own garden in a bucket! Here’s an easy, fun way to get the kids outside, connected to nature, and maybe even get them to eat more fruits and veggies! Kids are natural gardeners. They love to get their hands in the dirt and they are keen observers of nature. Planting their very […]
Prevent Your Christmas Tree from Harming the Garden
Safe Christmas Tree Handling There’s nothing that says ‘Christmas’ like a real Christmas tree with its fresh evergreen scent. Live trees are wonderful but be aware that your tree could be harboring pests that could be detrimental to your landscape and neighboring open space. The University of California pest management experts have these tips for […]
Kids in the Garden
What to Do With the Kids on Winter Break Oh no!!! The kids are out of school for two weeks! If you want to get them outdoors and away from the holiday bustle and materialism, take them to visit two great kid oriented gardens/farms here in Orange County. The Farm & Food Lab (Orange County […]
Navel Oranges Ready to Harvest
Harvesting, Storing, and Using Navel Oranges Just when there isn’t much fruit to harvest in the garden, the navel oranges are ripe! Nothing says ‘California’ like a bowl full of bright oranges on your counter! Especially if you have East Coast relatives visiting over the holidays! If you are lucky enough to have an orange […]
Poinsettia Care and Fun Facts
Caring for your Poinsettias Poinsettias are our ‘go to’ plant for instantly bringing that Christmas spirit into our homes. To keep your poinsettias looking their best throughout the holiday season (and even beyond), follow these tips: Place in bright light, but out of direct sun. Avoid heating vents or cold, drafty areas. Keep soil moist […]
Holiday Gifts from the Garden: Bulbs
Amaryllis and Paperwhite (narcissus) Bulbs – The Gifts that Keep Giving Want to give a gift that brings joy and beauty weeks after it is given? Plant amaryllis or paperwhite bulbs in festive containers. The recipients will experience the wonder of bulbs as it first sends forth leaves, then a budding flower stalk, and […]
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